RIVER GAUGE · COLORADO RIVER (TX)
Colorado River (TX) near Ballinger
Runnels County, Texas
Water level4.02 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Major flooding will occur. Homes in northwest Ballinger will become flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
- 22 ft
Moderate flooding will occur to pasture land and oil fields. Fish farm equipment areas and storage buildings will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
- 21 ft
Moderate flooding of pasture land and fish farm equipment areas will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings may be flooded.
- 18 ft
Minor lowland flooding of pasture land will occur.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1883 | 36 ft | — |
| Aug 5, 1906 | 32 ft | — |
| Jun 17, 1936 | 28.6 ft | 75,400 cfs |
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